Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when a child is born with an additional chromosome. The additional chromosome influences the development of the child's brain and body, resulting ...

Great Western Hospital, in Swindon, is using the child-sized manikin called Gwen to teach staff how to make adjustments for patients with Down's syndrome. A sensory room has also opened in the ...

People with trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, have a significantly elevated risk for keratoconus, with many reports citing a 30% ...

Charlotte Woodward was born with a congenital heart condition, and as a child, she underwent four open heart surgeries. “Everyone thought that my fourth one would be my last,” Woodward, 33, a ...

Dr Jeenakeri also pointed out that children with Down syndrome often experience anxiety, depression, and sensory sensitivities, making social interactions challenging. Parental support is required ...

For people with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities, Katra told CNA the sensory Mass gives them “the ability to feel free to come out of a pew” if needed to help “regain focus ...

New York, NY, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is pleased to welcome John McGuire to its Board of Directors. John is a Partner and the Global Head of ...

This is a strategic program that includes a combination of therapies and educational and sensory stimulation activities to address the developmental delays typical of Down syndrome. Education for ...

Those with Down syndrome are born with an extra chromosome that carries a gene pivotal to causing Alzheimer’s. The gene produces a protein that causes a buildup of plaques in the brain. By the time ...